Jute plant: Jute

Jute, which belongs to the Malvaceae family, has been cultivated for centuries under the botanical name Corchorus olitorius. It is versatile and sustainable and is used in industries such as textiles, paper, and even culinary purposes. Jute is a plant fiber commonly used in storage bags, flooring, homeware, and apparel. Learn how jute is grown and processed and its environmental advantages. That’s Jute for you— long, soft, shiny, strong, and natural. What is Jute? Jute is a vegetable fibre. It comes from the stem of a plant, not from fruit or flower. Biologically, it is made up of cellulose and lignin, which give it strength and flexibility. Called the “ golden fibre ” because of: Its golden sheen 1. Introduction Jute is an important natural fibre crop in India next to cotton. In trade and industry, jute and mesta crop together known as raw jute as their uses are almost same. Raw jute plays an important role in the country’s economy. Raw jute was originally considered as a source of raw material for packaging industries only. But it has now emerged as a versatile raw material for diverse applications, such as, textile industries, paper industries, building and automotive industries ...